Christopher Olivieri

How To Improve The New “Visit Staten Island” Logo With Three Mouse Clicks
BP Oddo’s Office of Tourism and Cultural Affairs launched new branding across the internet for VisitStatenIsland.com. One user on Instagram had an idea that takes one piece of their new branding from good to great.

11 Staten Island Photographers You Need To Follow On Instagram: Volume 3
Most New Yorkers don’t know this, but Staten Island is insanely photogenic. That’s why we think it’s important that, as residents and native Staten Islanders, that we infuse our Instagram feeds with a little bit of extra Staten Island beauty every year. That’s why, just like we did back in 2015 and 2016, we’ve compiled a list of Staten Islanders that you should be following on Instagram.

Ways To Be A Safer Pedestrian On Staten Island
With over 60 million tourists visiting New York City every year, Staten Island gets plenty of visitors, and many of them are walking tourists. While one of the best ways to see Staten Island is by exploring all the nooks and crannies and unique neighborhoods on foot, being a pedestrian can be hazardous.

5 Things To Do on Staten Island This Memorial Day Weekend 2017
Memorial Day weekend 2017 is upon us, and for those of you who are staying local this holiday weekend, we’ve got a few Staten Island events that you’ve got to check out!

Exhibition: Artwork From Synthia St. James, Charles Bibbs, & More at HUB 17 This Weekend
This weekend is your last chance to check out an exhibition and sale of the works of Synthia St. James, Charles Bibbs, & More. at Staten Island’s Creative Incubator HUB 17. The event is a collaboration between Nafissah Art Collectibles and media producer Frances Wilson Noellez. The exhibition has been running since April 29th, and will continue until Sunday May 7th.

WATCH: An Interactive 360 Degree Video of the Goethals Bridge Construction
If you live on Staten Island, you’ve probably noticed that there’s a new bridge being constructed next to the Goethals Bridge which connects Staten Island to New Jersey. That would be the “new Goethals Bridge,” that should be complete in 2018.

Staten Island Ferry Leads 1993 Footage of New York City Shot In Early HD Test
An icon of New York City, the Staten Island Ferry was one of the first subjects to be recorded in High Definition. Back in 1993, while introducing the technology, JVC filmed various scenes in New York City for a promotional video.

DRONE VIDEO: The St. George Ferry Terminal From Above
You probably haven’t ever seen Staten Island’s iconic St. George Ferry Terminal from this perspective

Interactive Map: How Do Staten Islanders’ Educations Stack Up Against The Rest of NYC?
Where can you find the highest density of graduate students in New York City? Well, not on Staten Island…

Did you know? “Ferry Tales” A Documentary Filmed On The Staten Island Ferry Was Nominated For An Oscar in 2004?
We had a chance to chat with Corinna Sager, producer of Ferry Tales and Kamillah Hanks who was featured in the film and consequentially was the film’s publicist. Hanks is currently running for the north shore council seat against incumbent Debi Rose.